Development Officer in Houston, Texas at HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC

Position Summary
The Development Officer is responsible for overseeing all donor relations, fundraising initiatives, and grant development activities for the organization. This position plays a key role in expanding and sustaining financial resources through individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and strategic communications. The Development Officer also ensures consistent donor messaging, supervises agency communications content, and leads grant research and application efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Fundraising & Donor Relations
• Comply with HRC Work Culture Building Blocks and follow HRC Code of Conduct.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s annual fundraising plan.
• Achieve an annual fundraising goal of $300,000 through individual, corporate, foundation, and campaign contributions.
• Identify and cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Maintain strong and consistent communication with donors, including acknowledgment letters and updates.
• Secure commitments of participation or financial support from donors and partners.
• Develop fundraising strategies that maximize contributions and reduce costs.
• Collaborate on planning donor receptions, fundraising events, and engagement activities.

Grant Research & Grant Writing
• Conduct ongoing research to identify new grant opportunities at the local, state, federal, and foundation levels.
• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, renewal applications, and required reports.
• Maintain a grant calendar and ensure all submissions and reporting deadlines are met.
• Cultivate positive relationships with grant funders and assist with site visits or funder meetings.

Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
• Manage agency CRM and reconcile donations with accounting department.
• Oversee messaging and donor communications on all platforms, including “Thank you” letters.
• Support and supervise agency social media content to align with fundraising and branding goals.
• Review and revise the monthly newsletter and annual Impact Report.
• Produce or edit marketing and communications materials (presentations, training materials, brochures, etc.).
• Review the agency’s website regularly and provide recommendations to enhance fundraising visibility.
• Build relationships with local media outlets and support media engagements.
• Manage third-party marketing or communications vendors as needed.

Strategic Development Responsibilities
• Maintain the organization’s brand identity, including logos, signage, and voice.
• Research donor-relations strategies and trends to strengthen fundraising effectiveness.
• Track and analyze donor activity, campaign progress, and communications performance metrics.
• Support development team planning and organizational growth initiatives.

Administrative & Operational Duties
• Ensure timely and accurate funder reporting.
• Maintain donor records and data accuracy within the agency donor management system.
• Participate in internal meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations
• Raise a minimum of $300,000 annually.
• Submit all grants and required reporting by deadlines.
• Maintain positive donor engagement and measurable increases in donor retention.
• Produce monthly communications dashboard and quarterly fundraising progress updates.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with donor management systems and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required
• Must be able to pass Background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Competencies:
• Passion for the Mission: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the Houston Recovery Center (HRC), supporting its goals through dedicated service and advocacy.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates genuine care, understanding, and support for individuals in recovery.
• Cultural Competency: Respects and values diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
• Recovery Orientation: Models and promotes principles of hope, empowerment, and support.
• Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with team members, clients, and external partners.
• Ethical Practice: Maintains professional integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic environments.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer or engaging in client documentation
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday, including during community outreach or group facilitation
• Occasional reaching, bending, stopping or lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work may occur in office, clinical, or community settings

Work Environment:
• Office environment with standard lighting and temperature
• Community environments including client homes, shelters, or partner agencies
• May involve exposure to individuals experiencing crisis or behavioral health challenges
• Regular interaction with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external providers

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Due to the nature of nonprofit operations, all positions are subject to change based on program needs, funding availability, and grant requirements. Job duties, hours, and continuation of employment may be modified or discontinued as funding levels and organizational priorities change. Nothing in this description is intended to create a contract or guarantee of continued employment.